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Ziziphus mauritiana | Jujube | 10 Seeds

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Ziziphus mauritiana, commonly known as Indian Jujube or Ber, is a deciduous tree native to South Asia and Africa, celebrated for its sweet and nutritious fruits. This small to medium-sized tree bears glossy green, ovate leaves and small fragrant yellow-green flowers, later producing round to oval-shaped fruits. The fruits, known as jujubes or ber, transition from green to yellowish-brown as they ripen, offering a delightful sweet flavor akin to dates when fully matured. Often enjoyed fresh, dried, or used in various culinary preparations, these fruits are not only tasty but also rich in vitamins and minerals. The Ziziphus mauritiana tree is hardy and drought-tolerant, adapting well to arid conditions, and is cultivated widely in tropical and subtropical regions for its fruit production and agroforestry systems.  Zones 5-10

Germination

To germinate Ziziphus mauritiana seeds, start by scarifying the seeds by nicking the hard seed coat with a file or soaking them in warm water for 24 hours. Prepare a well-draining potting mix or a combination of sand and peat moss in individual pots or seedling trays. Sow the scarified seeds about an inch deep into the soil, ensuring they are adequately spaced apart. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Cover the containers with a plastic wrap or a transparent lid to maintain humidity and place them in a warm location with indirect sunlight. Germination for Ziziphus mauritiana seeds may take several weeks to a couple of months. Once the seedlings develop a few sets of true leaves, they can be transplanted into larger pots or directly into the garden with well-draining soil, providing adequate sunlight and space for growth.